Last week my nephew came to visit me from North Carolina. We had a great time showing him around the Golden Triangle. It was really neat to hear his comments about the things he saw and what he thought. For example, he was amazed at how so many of the roads in Texas have four way stops and off ramps like the interstate. During his stay, I realized that I had forgotten something… to write this article last week!
Yes, when we get really busy it is easy to forget the things that should be done and even things that we want to do. It is so easy to get busy doing all the activities that present themselves. I cannot think of any group of people that understand being overwhelmed with busyness than moms (sorry dads!). My sister threw her back out and my brother-in-law had to take over the household duties. He about died and said, “I can’t believe how much you do!” It’s no wonder I hear mothers who have multiple kids calling out numerous names until they hit the right one!
In chapter 20 of the book of Exodus, God gives Moses the Ten Commandments. In the first four commandments God is inviting people into a relationship with Him. Those commandments are: 1) have no other gods, 2) respect God, 3) create no idols of worship, and 4) keep a day for God. Isn’t that what we do in our relationships with people we love?
It seems that God simply wants to be with us. That is it… nothing fancy or complex. God only wants to get to know us and for us to get to know God. And while busi-ness is like a tidal wave that can overtake us and carry us out into an abyss of frustration and exhaustion, our struggle is to find time… to remember God. When might we steal away a few moments with God? It might be riding down the road in our car, in the midst of our day, in the restroom, or by turning off the radio, computer, or television. You are creative and I know that you can find a way. God loves you and wants to have a special and deep relationship with everyone. Will we make time or will be forget God? When I have been with people who know that they are dying, many have wished they had spent more time in scripture study, prayer, and with other believers and family. God is a jealous God who wants you!
